Faculty

School of Theology and Ministry Faculty

The faculty of the School of Theology and Ministry are a dedicated, highly-skilled and passionate team of educators focused on providing Seattle University's students with an excellent education built upon spirituality, social justice and interriligious relationships for the common good. When you attend the School of Theology and Ministry you choose to earn a more than just a degree, it becomes fulfillment within your community, the confidence to break through barriers and the ability to step out and make a change. Our exceptional faculty are here to provide students with the best education possible to achieve success. 

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Rebecca Cobb, Ph.D., LMFT

AAMFT Approved Supervisor

Clinical Coordinator, Couples & Family Therapy Program
Assistant Clinical Professor

Phone: 206.296.6968

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Bishop Edward Donalson III, DMin

Director of Doctor of Ministry
Assistant Clinical Professor

Phone: 206.296.6357

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Christie Eppler, Ph.D., LMFT

AAMFT Approved Supervisor

Program Director and Professor, Couples & Family Therapy Program

Phone: 206.296.6975

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Leticia Guardiola-Sáenz, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Christian Scriptures 

Phone: 206.296.6436

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Mark S. Markuly, Ph.D.

Dean
Professor of Religion & Education

Phone: 206.296.5330

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Erica L. Martin, Ph.D.

Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, Instructor of Hebrew Scriptures

Phone: 206.296.5300

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Mark Lloyd Taylor, Ph.D.

Professor of Systematic Theology

Phone: 206.296.5633

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Rev. Michael Reid Trice, Ph.D.

Director, Center for Religious Wisdom & World Affairs,
Spehar-Halligan Professor

Phone: 206.296.5332

Extended Seattle University Faculty

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Rev. Stephen Chan, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, World Religions

Phone: 206.296.5321

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Le Xuan Hy, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Religion & Psychology

Phone: 206.296.5395

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Patrick Kelly, SJ, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Theology & Ministry

Phone: 206.296.2816

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James McCarty, Ph.D.

Adjunct Faculty, Religion, Ethics & Society

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Joe Orlando, Ed.D.

Associate Vice President for Mission & Ministry

Phone: 206.296.5917

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Jeanette Rodriguez, Ph.D., LMFT

AAMFT Approved Supervisor

Professor, Couples & Family Therapy Professor, Theology & Religious Studies Associate Appointment, Women & Gender Studies

Phone: 206.296.5324

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Matthew Whitlock, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Christian Scriptures

Phone: 206.296.5304

Adjunct Faculty 

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Very Rev. Michael Battle, Ph.D.

Christian Spirituality of Restorative Justice

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Rev. Joanne Carlson Brown, Ph.D.

United Methodist Theology

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Gloria Burgess, Ph.D.

Transformational Leadership

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Jessica ChenFeng, Ph.D., LMFT

AAMFT Supervisor, Couples and Family Therapy

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Wayne Denton, MD, PhD, LMFT

AAMFT Approved Supervisor, Couples & Family Therapy

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William K. Collins, LMFT

Couples and Family Therapy

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Carol Guenther, M.Div.

Conflict Management

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Christine Betz Hall, MATS

Spiritual Retreats

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Mary E. Hess, Ph.D.

Transformational Leadership

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Bob Hurd, Ph.D.

Pastoral Liturgy & Music

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Jen Hutchings, PhD, LMFT

AAMFT Approved Supervisor, Couples & Family Therapy

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Rev. Richard A. Jackson, M.Div.

Applied Theology for Leadership

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Rev. Kathlyn R. James, D.Min.

Homiletics

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Brenda K. Johnson, Ph.D.

Transformational Leadership

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Rev. Julie M. Josund, D.Min.

Family Systems

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Mary Kolb, Ph.D.

Discernment & Decision Making

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Alexandra Kovats, CSJP, Ph.D.

Spiritual Direction & Eco-Spirituality

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Rev. David W. Kratz, D.Min.

United Church of Christ History & Polity

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Rev. Jon M. Luopa

Rev. Jon M. Luopa

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Brian Matz, Ph.D.

Catholic Moral Theology

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Martha Morgan, Ph.D., LMFT

AAMFT Approved Supervisor, Couples and Family Therapy

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Rev. Kathryn Morse, D.Min.

Ministerial & Theological Integration

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Rebecca Jeney Park-Hearn, PhD

M.T.S., M.DIV., Ph.D.

Director of Contextual Education, Lecturer

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Rev. Marcia J. Patton, Ph.D.

American Baptist History & Polity

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Mark Peters, Ph.D.

Social Entrepreneurship

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John M. Reid, M.Div., MA

Conflict Management

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Rev. Robert Stephen Reid, Ph.D.

Homiletics

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Patricia Clemens Repikoff, D.Min.

Pastoral Leadership

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Rev. Richard J. Russell, D.Min.

Ministerial & Theological Integration

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Ethan Schwab, Ph.D, LMFT

AAMFT Approved Supervisor
Couples and Family Therapy

Extended Adjunct Faculty

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Rev. Flora Wilson Bridges, Ph.D.

Black Liberation Theology

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March Gunderson, M.Ed., M.Div.

Ministerial & Theological Integration

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Rev. Paul Janowiak, S.J., Ph.D.

Liturgy & Worship

Emeriti Faculty

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Rev. Richard Cunningham, D.Min.

Professor Emeritus

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Rev. James Eblen, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus

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Loretta Jancoski, Ph.D.

Professor Emerita

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Marianne LaBarre, Ed.D.

Professor Emerita

In Memoriam

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Patrick Howell, SJ, D.Min.

Professor, Theology & Ministry

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Rev. Dennis Hughes, Ph.D.

Presbyterian USA History & Polity

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Rev. Clinton D. McNair, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus